platter
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As the machine whirred to life, the film strip moved from a large platter through a system of rollers, pulled sideways across the front of the lens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
A platter of summer tomatoes, tuna-belly conserva, shaved onion, and punchy olives arrives where it cannot possibly fit.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
"You can't offer anything on a silver platter and unfortunately, we did a couple of times."
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Some people say if he were to come back, just hand the Lombardi to us on a silver platter — but that’s never the case,” Lake said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
She brought the platter to the table, and we oohed and aahed, bringing a bigger smile to her face.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
They also noted that “it was arranged on platters with a small wedge of lemon and some garnish.”
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026
Whether it’s silver platters or things left out on the street during bulky item pickup day, the couple is always searching for stylish, affordable finds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
Eagerly they dig into platters of durian, carefully arranged from the mildest to the richest.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
The luxury party planner recently threw a “K-pop Demon Hunters” birthday party for an 8-year-old in a New Jersey Country club where they served platters of sushi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
The old satyr clapped his hands, and a bunch of nymphs melted out of the trees with platters of vegetables, fruits, tin cans, and other goat delicacies.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
